she has had it for couple of weeks and when i used a shampoo her face swellled up and couldnt see out of 1 eye. Any natural remedies ans safe ones only please!
2006-11-02 05:14:12 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
yes i have been to vet hence the swelling when she was shampood you think i that stupid. she is allergic to the shampoo that is why i need a natural remedy. she scratches her self till she bleeds and then keeps goin. she has has it for 3 weeks been knocked out for skin scrapes had 3 courses of pills cost me £200 so far but she insured so it ok.
2006-11-02 05:24:39 · update #1
A vet could no doubt get rid of the mange.
2006-11-02 05:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By far the best and most permanent way of getting rid of the demodex is to follow veterinary advice, rather than trying natural remedies. If she's insured then money should be no problem - it's not a cheap condition to treat and will need lifelong care but can be managed effectively with veterinary preparations. Natural remedies may not work, may cause your dog suffering in the meantime and because there aren't the safety and quality control regulations as there are with veterinary licensed products you may not know what is in the preparatins you are using.
Demodex mites are picked up from the puppy's mother in the first few days of life - this means that they are not infectious to us. Virtually every dog (and human!) have demodex mites living in hair follicles which never cause a problem, but in some dogs they multiply and cause severe skin problems. You usually see these mites causing skin problems in younger dogs and in old animals with other illnesses suppressing their immune systems.
The aim of veterinary treatment for demodex is to treat the skin infections which go with the mite infestation, to kill the mites and to prevent them causing a problem again. Your dog may need several or lengthy courses of antibiotics to treat infection. There are a couple of products your vet may use to kill the mites; either a shampoo or a spot-on treatment are the most commonly used at the moment. Which your vet chooses to use will depend on the severity of your dog's condition. It will take time for the skin condition to improve, and your dog may require repeated skin scrapes to confirm that the mites have gone. Your dog will then need to be carefully monitored in future for signs of recurrence of the problem - if they become ill for another reason the stress may make the mites a problem again.
Another thing to be advised is getting your ***** spayed. The hormonal changes during a season or pregnancy may cause a flare-up of the skin condition.
Was the shampoo one your vet prescribed? If so make sure you are using it properly, as the most commonly used shampoo is irritant if not used correctly and certainly make sure you are wearing gloves etc. If it's not a veterinary prescribed shampoo then please don't use it - you'll be making your dog's skin more sore and irritated.
2006-11-02 08:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mollymoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did the vet do besides have you shampoo the dog which she had an alergic reaction to? Antibiotics? Mitaban Dip? Ivermectin? Steroid for the itching and inflammation?
Ivermectin is the first choice of many vets and cost effective. Interceptor can also work.
No natural remedies. Do NOT use motor oil. Old wives tale. Besides, if the dog cleans herself,. ingesting the oil, this could cause a whole bunch of other medical issues that are not as cheap to get rid of as mange and may cost your dog her life.
Hopefully this gets under control and isn't an immune disease causing her to not get rid of these pesky mites.
2006-11-02 06:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have seen a vet call and talk to there office, If you have not been to the vet I would call and get her in soon. There are two types of mange are you sure on which kind she has. Good Luck but I would not go with home remedies if you want to get rid of the mange. Keep in mind one form of mange can be transferred to people
2006-11-02 05:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Nani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am with you! I have a 7 month old puppy I adopted from a shelter with demodex. We have been fighting this for months! Right now, she has been on ivermectin orally for 2 months. There are dips ( mitaban dips) that seem to be effective, but the stuff is very toxic. I have decided NOT to use that stuff, as I have kids. The dog rides in our car, and comes in our hom and I won't risk my children's health. My vet agreed.
One of the biggest factors with demodex is their immune system. Most mammals with hair carry the demodectic mite, but their immune systems keep it under control and you never even know. When thier immune system gets weak, due to stress or illness, the mites proliferates, resulting in itching, hair loss, etc.
I have been trying to boost my dogs immune system, as I feel just treating a symptoms and not the real issue is just costly and time consuming. I asked a question regarding this a day or two ago, you might read what some of the replies I got were.
My vet says the biggest factor is age. Usually, as they get into adulthood, their immune system becomes stronger, and they can get rid of this.
Good luck to you, If you come up with anything that is safe and works that might help KILL excess mites ( beside ivermectin and mitaban) email me! :-)
2006-11-02 05:35:23 · answer #5 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is no natural remedy to kill the mange mites. If she is allergic to the shampoo, go back to the vet and tell him and he will suggest another option. What you must do is act quickly because it will not clear up on its own and can cause problems leaving you open to prosecution by the RSPCA. Ask him about something like ivomec or something similar.
2006-11-02 06:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mange isn't something that can be cured at home, that needs a vet....
but there is a cream that actually used on horses that I've used on my cats (next door neighbor cat had mange and gave it to mine). It's called Nu-Stock. It's not a natural remedy and it is quite strong but it works but only if the case is mild. here's the website http://www.nustock.com if the mange is already far gone your only hope is a vet.
oh and if you do get this stuff, you'll need one of those cones so the doggy won't try to lick it.
2006-11-02 05:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Roger Rabbit 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mange, poor thing she must really be sad and depending on you to help.
Have you tried ordinary toilet soap like - lux, irish spring etc, In that condition, they have to have daily baths and otherwise, regularly.
When my dogs had mange, the vet gave some liquid antibiotics, but I was still unhappy with their condition - so I decided to bathe them with some diluted jeyes fluid and lux soap with warm water - mind you jeyes burns so not too much, and I rubbed some oil on their skin afterwards, oil is also soothing, I used vegetable oil or fish oil, if you do that she will have to be in her own space.
I also gave some vitamin E and Vitamin A tablets daily and some fulcin tablets. I would recommend that you muzzle her if you notice that she is biting herself - it seems cruel, but the wounds would heal faster that way than if she tried curing herelf with her teeth every minute.
Since she is sensitive to shampoo, you'll have to be careful with the jeyes.
My dogs are enjoying healthy skins now.
I hope she gets well soon.
2006-11-02 07:10:16 · answer #8 · answered by orchid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IVOMEC is what vets give dogs that have demadetic mange
the dosage is .10 cc per 10 lbs of body weight for 90 days. You should reweigh your dog each month to check and see if you are giving it the right dose. you should take your dog to the vet though. demadex is not contagious to people or other dogs. it is hereditary and EVERY dog has it it manifest it self when the dog is under a lot of stress. Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious to people and dogs. so make sure you know which one it is before you treat. the treatment for sarcoptic is .10 cc per 10 lbs of body weight you give it 1 day and then repeat a single dose in 2 weeks. squirt it in their mouth. for demadex and sarcoptic mange
2006-11-02 07:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by Pamela P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my puppy had mange we were very hesitant to do the dips since it's so toxic. we opted for a less common laternative treatment. out vet perscribed a heartworm preventative pill (I think it was Interceptor, but I'm not sure). this pill is normally taken once a month, but when taken daily it will usually cure mange and it worked for us. you should talk to your vet about that option.
2006-11-02 07:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋